The Cincinnati Bengals confirmed the signing of free agent Dalton Risner on Thursday and made some corresponding roster moves to clear space for his arrival.
Those Bengals announced that the team waived Eric Gregory from the 53, exposing him to waivers. They also signed the following players to the practice squad:
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The Bengals released OT Devin Cochran from the practice squad and have one spot open on that list.
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The Bengals kept six defensive tackles on the initial 53, with the undrafted duo of Gregory and Howard Cross looking like the roster’s first waiver candidates if they added someone else.
Given the moves above, the Bengals will hope Gregory clears waivers and can take that empty spot on the practice squad.
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals make roster moves to clear way for Dalton Risner